The Art
Gallery
The Art Gallery as we know it today was constructed in 1977 on Main St with funds raised by the Te Manawa Art Society (formerly the Manawatū Art Society) and became part of the Te Manawa complex more than 20 years ago. The society supports the Gallery’s continued service to the people of Palmerston North to this day.
It showcases a range of styles from both established and emerging local, national and international artists.
General admission to the Art Gallery is free.
Points of interest:
- Visible Sculpture Store
- Art Classroom
- Pacific Monarch (Paul Dibble) sculpture at Square-facing entrance
Tūhura-tia! | Discoveries every day
An ever-changing schedule of exhibitions of local, national and international artists keeps the gallery as a place that inspires through creativity and storytelling. The Gallery also houses the Te Manawa art collection on behalf of the people of Palmerston North. These works have been collected over time for the City by the Te Manawa Museums Trust and the Te Manawa Art Society.
Te Manawa has long been committed to collecting work by significant New Zealand artists, with a particular interest in emerging artists, works by Māori and Polynesian artists and works that relate to Manawatū.
Nau mai, haere mai. If you haven’t been in before, now is a good time to discover some of the inspiring work inside.
Explore the Te Manawa art collection online and learn more about the artists, styles and techniques found within.
Find out more about Te Manawa's current and upcoming exhibitions in the Art Gallery.
Te Manawa Museum Champions Conservation with Peter Bush Silent Auction
Te Manawa and the New Zealand Rugby Museum became a hub of rugby nostalgia, hosting a silent auction of 12 prints from legendary photojournalist Peter Bush.
Paul Dibble Life Acknowledgement
While Paul is no longer with us, he will always remain in the fabric of our place, and our hearts. Moe mai rā e te Rangatira, rest in peace e hoa.
Te Manawa appoints new Curatorial and Collections Manager
New Curatorial and Collections Manager Sian van Dyk, is thrilled to be returning to Palmerston North’s Te Manawa Museum, where she previously worked as Assistant Curator more than a...
A painting for the Year of the Rabbit
It was painted in England by a New Zealander, but depictions of rabbits in art and culture are universal.
Capturing those elements of ambiguity
This is the second part of Dr Leonard Bell's talk about Marti Friedlander and the New Zealand art world of the second half of the 20th century. Click the button below to listen to the whole talk.
Intriguing faces of creative and complex people
Dr Leonard Bell has published a number of books about photographer Marti Friedlander. He gave a talk in the Te Manawa Art Gallery that illuminated her life and practice, along with the New Zealand artists and art world of the mid- to late-20th century. The first part of the talk is presented here; click the button below to listen to it in its entirety.
kōrero mai
get in touch
Phone: +64 (06) 355-5000
0800-4-A-MUSEUM
Te Manawa Museum
326 Main Street
Private Bag 11055
Palmerston North, 4442
Aotearoa New Zealand
haere mai
visit us
HOURS:
Tues – Sun: 10am – 5.00pm
(Opens 1pm Anzac Day. Closed Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Open Mondays during School Holidays)
Free general entry.
Donations appreciated
Charges may apply to some exhibitions/programmes.
